Agusan del Sur - Definition and Overview

Agusan del Sur is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Its capital is Prosperidad and borders, from the north clockwise, Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, Davao, Bukidnon, and Misamis Oriental.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Agusan del Sur

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Region: Caraga (Region XIII)

Capital: Prosperidad

Founded:

Population:
2000 census—559,294 (45th largest)
Density—62 per km² (7th lowest)

Area: 8,966.0 km² (4th largest)

Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—0
Municipalities—14
Barangays—314
Congressional districts—1

Languages: Cebuano

Governor: Adolph Edward G. Plaza (2004-2007)

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Agusan del Sur is subdivided into 14 municipalities.

Municipalities

Physical

History

Created by Republic Act 4979 from Agusan province.

External links

• The Official Website of the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur
  http://www.agusansur.gov.ph